Octavia L. Spencer
Name: Octavia L. Spencer
Age: 41
Character: Minny Jackson in The Help
Film: An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African American Maid's point of view on the White families they work for, and their hardships they go through on a day to day basis.
Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly - and unwillingly - caught up in the changing times.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Spencer her no previous Golden Globe win
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: This is the first nomination for the actress
Award/Nominations for role: Spencer has picked up Best Supporting Actress at the African American Film Critics Association Awards & Washington D.C Area Film Critics Association Awards. She has also picked up a Best Breakthrough Performance at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
She has also picked up nominations at the Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, Screen actors Guild Awards, London Film Critics Circle and Satellite Awards.
Critics: “There is also a great performance from Octavia L. Spencer as Minnie as she provides many of the laughs in the movie with her no nonsense attitude.” - FemaleFirst
“There is also a great performance from Octavia L. Spencer as Minnie as she provides many of the laughs in the movie with her no nonsense attitude.” - Entertainment Spectrum
“A faithful, heart-warming adaptation that will satisfy fans of the book, divert the uninitiated and tickle the Academy's fancy.” - Total Film
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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